Retained Laser Fibre Following Endovenous Laser Ablation

Scurr, J.R.H.; Martin, J.; How, T.V.; Gambardella, I.; Brennan, J.A.

doi:10.1016/j.ejvs.2006.11.017

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Volume 33, Issue 3 , Page 377, March 2007

Retained Laser Fibre Following Endovenous Laser Ablation

published online 30 December 2006.

Introduction

To report the breakage and retention of a laser fibre, following endovenous laser ablation (EVLA).

Case report

The great saphenous vein (GSV) of a 57 year-old man was treated with EVLA. During withdrawal, a flash of light was seen from a hole that had burned through the introducer sheath. This device was removed and a second sheath and laser fibre inserted to complete the ablation procedure. A follow-up duplex scan identified a residual length of laser fibre within the GSV that was removed by an additional surgical procedure. A change in laser fibre length had not been identified during the initial procedure.

Discussion

This case highlights the importance of routinely inspecting the sheath and fibre following EVLA to ensure that they have been removed intact.

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PII: S1078-5884(06)00668-X

doi:10.1016/j.ejvs.2006.11.017

Refers to article:

Retained Laser Fibre Following Endovenous Laser Ablation
J.R.H. Scurr, J. Martin, T.V. How, I. Gambardella, J.A. Brennan
EJVES Extra February 2007 (Vol. 13, Issue 2, Pages 30-32)